2005 Buick Rendezvous engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Buick Rendezvous — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I bought my car from a used car lot. I had it about 3-4 months and out of the blue it overheated very quickly, the warning light was on, some type of loud buzzer was going off so I pulled over and let it cool off, it took about 45 minutes but it started back up. I checked all the fluids and coolant…”
filed Aug 28, 2023
“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power and was shuddering while shifting gear. The “Service Engine Now” warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to side of the roadway…”
filed Apr 13, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Rendezvous years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 Rendezvous | 14 | 16% |
| 2004 Rendezvous | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 14 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Buick Rendezvous
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.